In pictures: The festival of lights

Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, also known as Deepabali or Diwali, the second largest festival of the Bangali Hindu community, was celebrated across the country last night. Kali Puja is the festival of lights. On Deepabali night, members of the Hindu community light earthen lamps (pradeep) at houses and crematoriums in memory of departed family members